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Important Safety Instructions
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any
appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe
and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage
when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, including the
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Read all instructions before using the micro- . Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
wave oven.
Electrical shock may result.
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Read and follow the specific “Precautions To
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Micro-
counter. Electrical shock may result.
wave Energy” found on page 4.
. See door surface and interior cleaning instruc-
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect tions on page 36.
only to properly grounded outlet. See Ground-
ing Instructions found on page 35.
* To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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Install or locate this appliance only in accor-
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appli-
dance with the provided Installation Instructions
ante if paper, plastic, or other combustible
found on page 34.
materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and
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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
some plastics can melt if used when heating
containers - for example, closed glass jars - foods.
may explode and should not be heated in this
-Do not deep fry In oven.
oven.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as
-Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
described in this manual.
See page 41. Some dishes (melamine, Cen-
tura’, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becom-
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As with any appliance, close supervision is ing too hot to handle and slowing cooking
necessary when used by children.
times. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
Cooking in metal containers can damage the
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
oven. So can containers with hidden metal
Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may
(twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallrc glaze or
result.
trim.)
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This appliance should be serviced only by
-If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
oven door closed, turn oven off, and discon-
WhirlpoolSM service company for examination,
nect the power cord, or shut off power at the
repair or adjustment.
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
. Do not heat, store or use flammable, inflam-
appliance. Fire may result.
mable or corrosive materials in or near the
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Do not use outdoors. Damage to the oven or
oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or
electrical shock may result.
explosion.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Electrical
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Read and follow “Operating Safety Precautions”
shock may result.
starting on page 38.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
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